ic3d2 Design

Graphics & Branding

Environmental Graphics

Editorial & Layout

3D Graphic Design

GREETINGS!

Ic3d2 Design is the portfolio site for graphic and industrial designer Benjamin Craft. 15 years of creative design and project management experience at your service.

SERVICES

Full Service Branding & Graphics for interior office space projects. Technical Illustrations & Scale Drawings, Industrial Design Layouts, Signage & Branding, Environmental Design Solutions, Vinyl Graphics & Custom Wall Covering, Project Management, Design Consultation

SPECIALTIES

Design/Build Layouts & Renderings, Design Intent & Materials Packages, Location Planning & Scheduling, Site Verification & Field Measurements, Conceptual Samples & Research

ABOUT ME

I am a multifaceted design professional residing in Boston. I have been employed as a professional graphic artist in three major markets In the past 7 or so years I have primarily been involved with developing and executing large multi-phased environmental graphics packages for a plethora of North American clients. Previously, I was project coordinator for an academic publishing company in Toronto, Canada - responsible for rights-cleared work, layout design and branding collateral.

I'm always looking toward the next project and design scenario.

GRAPHIC DESIGN

layout & print design, brand & ID decks, design brief packages, motion & visual graphics, business banners

INDUSTRIAL DESIGN

technical drawing sets, scale layout & fabrication details, design/build scenarios, vinyl and film appliqué, dimensional letters

DESIGN CONSULTATION

materials budget and take off, site measurement & verification, print solutions, finishing considerations

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Vendor procurement, cost estimates, site verification, location plans, message &data scheduling, labor planning

MY SKILLS

Expert level multi-disciplined designer, versatile technical illustrator and project coordinator with experience in high volume print as well as industrial signage projects.

Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, In-design, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Corel Draw, AutoCAD, Blender 3.0, Sketchup, MS Office Suite, Filemaker 13, Flexisign various pre-press and raster software

CONTACT ME

Technical Illustration

90%

Graphic Design

90%

Industrial Design

80%

Project Management

85%

SAMPLE LAYOUTS FOR DOWNLOAD

1. DOWNLOAD Scale interior elevation sample - single page PDF file on title block

2. DOWNLOAD Scale exterior elevation sample - multi page PDF file on title block

3. DOWNLOAD Design intent sample - multi page PDF file example

WORK EXPERIENCE

I have had a productive output-based design career. Print production, academic publishing, web design, three-dimensional fabrication, illustration - you'd be hard pressed to find a more versatile design professional.

Having worked in three major North American markets coordinating design solutions gives me experience in handling a range of design expectations and outcomes for a variety of clients.

Principal Designer

Industrial Design, Graphic Design, Production & Output

Personal design moniker

DCL

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

MAR 2017 through APR 2020

Custom Fabrication Layouts, ADA Sign Programming, Production Files, Materials and Finishing Continuity

Overseeing Large Multi-phased Environmental Graphics Packages, adhering to existing brand guidelines, color matching, client approvals

SBT

PRINT MANAGER/LEAD GRAPHIC ARTIST

JUL 2015 through DEC 2016

Wide Format Printing, Signage, Vinyl Graphics

Overseeing in-house print production and sign fabrication. Responsible for proofing, estimation and project scheduling.

CANADIAN SCHOLARS' PRESS

PROJECT MANAGER/LEAD GRAPHIC ARTIST

May 2008 through November 2014

Project Coordination, Graphic Design, Proofing & Production

Project manager responsible for 500 custom academic publishing projects annually - sprial-bound manuals through perfect bound pedagogical materials. In-house graphic artist responsible for entire range of graphic work - proofing, web/screen graphics, print collateral, type setting and cover design.

FERRI DESIGN + CONSTRUCT

PROJECT MANAGER/LEAD GRAPHIC ARTIST

March 2007 through April 2008

Boutique Signage, Vehicle Graphics, Identity & Branding

Managed a portfolio of projects ranging in scope from brand identity through industrial signage design and installation. Responsible for conceptual renderings, design proofs, material sampling and project presentation.

"Ben's ability to turn concept into design is exceptional. His skill set includes creating and executing a well defined brand identity. Without a doubt, his graphic design has assisted in the increase of sales and market visibility over the years."

LAURA G.

"Ben did an outstanding job managing the production workflow of our custom publishing division. CSPI's custom publishing division is the largest producer of coursepacks and custom textbooks in Canada. Ben oversaw the production of hundreds of custom projects compressed into a very short timeline."

ANDREW W.

"I've worked with Ben on a variety of projects - illustration, cover design, typesetting. A great designer and a thoughtful teacher, always willing to take the time to explain the details to ensure the project is done correct."

S. Lewis

PORTFOLIO

Below is current graphic work, web design, various industrial samples, and illustration. I have a large, varied portfolio. Numerous samples can be provided upon request. Click descriptions for other image links.